Island Skillet Chicken

Island Skillet Chicken recipe is full of tropical flavors and is ready for the table in very little time. We really enjoy this recipe served over rice and garnished with a few rice noodles. There is really no reason to plan for the left overs of this dish because we never have any, it really is that good. This is one of those recipes that gets requested often.

How To Make Island Skillet Chicken

Sear The Chicken In A Heavy Skillet

Add The Liquid

Add The Vegetables

Finish With The Pineapple

It Is Ready To Serve

Island Skillet Chicken

Miz Helen's Kitchen

4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

3 small chicken breast, cut in half

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, reserve the juice

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped medium

1 green bell pepper, chopped medium

3 to 4 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup water

Directions

Generously salt and pepper the chicken pieces.

In a large heavy skillet, heat the cooking oil. 

Sear the chicken on all sides.

In a mixing pitcher stir together the chicken broth, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and the drained juice from the pineapple.

Pour the liquid over the chicken pieces

Place a lid on the skillet and cook for about 30 minutes on medium low heat.

Remove the skillet lid and add the garlic, bell pepper and pineapple chucks.

Place the lid back on the skillet and cook for 15 minutes.

Mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add the cornstarch slurry then cook and stir until the liquid thickens.

Serve over cooked hot rice, garnish with rice noodles and fresh parsley.

Enjoy!

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I sure am glad you stopped by the cottage today to spend some time in the kitchen with us, cooking with a friend is always more fun! Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Peace and Joy
Miz Helen

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